Lucas had barely hung up when Stella's call came through. He frowned and quickly declined.
But a moment later, her message popped up.
Stella: Lucas, Caleb's fever won't break. He's been rushed to Riverbend Hospital. I'm so scared! Please come!
Lucas' chest tightened. He drove straight to Riverbend Hospital.
Inside, Caleb Reed's tiny face burned red with fever, and he was crying incessantly. Lucas stayed by his bedside all night, gripping the child's hot hand, brows never relaxing.
By morning, the doctors reported Caleb's temperature had finally stabilized. The child was asleep, and Lucas could finally exhale.
Just as he left the ward, Stella rushed to block him. "Lucas, Caleb needs you! Please stay!"
Lucas tried to pull his hand free, voice calm. "He's fine now. I have urgent matter
